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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 786.76 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 786.76 and 360.39 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 786.76 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/786.76 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 786.76 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 283,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,540.44/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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